An investigation was launched after a woman was found in a “very distressed state” near Beverley Racecourse on Thursday, April 25.

Police descended on Beverley Westwood and cordoned off a large chunk of the area overnight after the woman was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Yesterday, Humberside Police confirmed the hunt was still on to find the culprit but now an E-Fit of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack has been released.

Detective Chief Inspector Craig Nicholson said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident as a serious sexual assault and are appealing for the public to help us in identifying the man shown in this E-Fit.

Police have released this E-Fit of the man they want to speak to in connection with a 'serious sexual assault' on Beverley Westwood

“We believe this man might be able to help us with our enquiries and would ask that if this is you or you know who this is please come to us at the earliest opportunity so that we can speak to you.

“The woman continues to be supported by specialist officers and is helping us with our enquiries.

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